How to bid on generator removal at US Coast Guard Air Station Savannah

What the Coast Guard is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard needs a contractor to remove and dispose of the existing emergency generator and automatic transfer switch at Building 830, Air Station Savannah, Georgia. This is a firm fixed-price purchase order.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. The work falls under NAICS code 238210, which has a size standard of $19 million.

Key dates and deadlines

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by 11:00 AM EST on August 14, 2026. Answers will be posted by 2:00 PM EST on August 19, 2026.

Quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on August 21, 2026. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for small businesses with experience in electrical contracting, specifically the removal and disposal of large equipment like emergency generators and automatic transfer switches. The NAICS code 238210 is for Electrical Contractors.

The contract will be awarded to one contractor based on the lowest technically acceptable price. This means your firm must meet all technical requirements and offer the most competitive price.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though not always.

Site visits are highly encouraged to inspect the work area and verify the scope. Schedule your visit by emailing LCDR Dan Blaich at [email protected] or Billy Hopkins at [email protected] during business hours. Failure to conduct a site visit does not relieve you of responsibility for estimating the work.

Submit all questions in writing to [email protected] by the deadline, including the solicitation number in your email subject line. Download and review all attachments, including the Statement of Work, Service Contract Act Wage Determination, SF-1449 RFQ, and applicable Provisions and Clauses.

Your quote must include a detailed breakdown of estimated labor and material costs, your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). In addition to the SF-1449, provide a brief technical proposal demonstrating your understanding of the Statement of Work and your approach. All quotes must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline. Quotes submitted by mail or telephone will not be accepted.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is active and registered on SAM.gov, as this is mandatory for doing business with the Coast Guard.

Pay close attention to the Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure your technical proposal directly addresses all requirements. Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award, meeting all technical specifications is crucial before price is considered.

Carefully calculate your labor and material costs to provide a competitive, yet profitable, price. The government reserves the right to reject quotes deemed unreasonably high or low, or those reflecting a lack of understanding of the work.